Board Meeting

1. Appointment of New Board of Education Member & Oath of Office

Minutes

The Board of Education appointed Ms. Traci Wetterau to fill the vacant Board of Education seat.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

2. Meeting Called To Order

Dr. Paul Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.


2.1 Roll Call

Minutes

The following Board of Education members were present:

Dr. Paul Johnson
Mr. John Kime
Mr. Adam Stone
Mrs. Traci Wetterau
Mrs. Debra Hoover


2.2 Pledge of Allegiance

Minutes

Dr. Paul Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance.


3. Commendations

Staff Christmas Card Artwork - Haylee Stratton 4th Grade BES

OSBA Board Member Appreciation


4. Presentation

4.1 Lisa Riegel, Educational Partnership Institute

5. Approval of Minutes

December 14, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes

January 10, 2018 Organizational Board Meeting Minutes

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

6. Approve the Treasurer's Financial Report

Dated December 31, 2017

Minutes

Mr. Cook presented his written Treasurer's report.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

7. Approve Addendum to Agenda

Minutes

There was no addendum to the agenda.


8. Committee Reports

8.1 Legislative Report
Mr. Adam Stone

Minutes

Mr. Stone discussed the closure of ECOT and all of the positive actions BCSD is implementing to help students transition from ECOT back into the district.


8.2 Athletics
Mr. John Kime, Vice President, and Mr. Adam Stone

Meetings scheduled for Thursday, February 22, and Thursday, April 26, 6pm, Lincoln Administrative Offices

Minutes

No report.


8.3 Pioneer
Dr. Paul Johnson, President

Minutes

No report.


8.4 Climate and Culture
Dr. Paul Johnson, President

Meetings scheduled for Wednesday, February 21, and Wednesday, April 18, 4pm, BSS Conference Room

Minutes

No report.


8.5 District Resources
Dr. Paul Johnson, President, and Ms. Traci Wetterau

Minutes

No report.  Scheduled to meet February 1, 2018.


8.6 Learning and Instruction
Mrs. Debra Hoover

Meetings scheduled for Monday, February 26, and Monday, May 21, 4pm, place to be announced

Minutes

No report.


8.7 Communications
Mr. John Kime, Vice President

Meetings scheduled for Thursday, February 22, and Thursday, April 26, 4pm, Lincoln Administrative Offices

Minutes

2nd edition of the Redmen Way newsletter is out.


8.8 Wellness
Mrs. Debra Hoover and Ms. Traci Wetterau

Next meeting scheduled for Friday, 9am, Bucyrus Elementary School 

Minutes

No report.


8.9 Student Representative
Ms. Samantha Murtiff and Mr. Kade Slagle

Minutes

Ms. Murtiff reported on the following items:

Results of weightlifting and girls swim team results.

Upcoming MORP activities by student council.

February 10, 2018 X-Band performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


9. Superintendent's Report
Mr. Kevin Kimmel, Superintendent

9.1 Board Report
Mr. Matt Henderson

9.2 Board Report
Mr. Tim Souder

9.3 Board Report
Dr. Mark Burke

9.4 Board Report
Mr. John Massara

9.5 Board Report
Mrs. Lorie Pennington

10. Opportunity to Address the Board

(Please speak to the Treasurer prior to the start of this meeting.)

Minutes

No one wished to address the Board of Education.


11. Personnel - Certified Staff

11.1 Approve the Substitute Teacher List from the Mid-Ohio Educational Service Center, as per Exhibit A.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

11.2 Approve a Leave of Absence, without pay, for the following:

Nic Rush:  March 8 and 9, 2018

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

11.3 Approve request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:

Tammy Gwirtz:  January 16 - 22, 2018

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

11.4 Approve the following teacher contract, as stated beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, as per approved salary schedule, pending certification and completion of all State and Board requirements.

Kelly Conn (BSS Guidance Counselor) -  One Year New 

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

12. Personnel - Classified Staff

12.1 Approve request for Family Medical Leave Act for the following:

Dave Tschanen:  November 20, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

12.2 Approve changes to Renhill Contract of Services, as per Exhibit B.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

12.3 Approve a Leave of Absence, without pay, for the following:

Linda Ross:  March 1 and 2, 2018

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

12.4 Employ the following personnel on a substitute basis, as per approved salary schedule, for the 2017-2018 school year, pending completion of all State and Board requirements, including a favorable background check:

Dexter Lawhun:  Custodian

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mrs. Debra Hoover

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13. Business

13.1 Accept the following donations as stated:

Bucyrus City School District Staff Scholarship Fund  $ 300.00

Accept $500.00 donation from Dunne Manning Exxon Mobil Hy-Miler #2225 BSS Principal's 018 Account

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.2 Deem the following employees and board members, in addition to full time bus drivers and approved substitutes and coaches, as approved drivers of Bucyrus City School District owned vehicles:

Kevin Kimmel, Ryan Cook, Debra Hoover, John H. Kime, Dr. Paul Johnson, Adam Stone, Traci Wetterau, Dr. Mark Burke, Dan Christman, Dave Smith, Rick Rawson, Tim Souder, Mike Wallace, Kevin Fourman, Jay Dennison, Matt Henderson, Anthony Michalek, Carl Rittenour, Michael Striker, Josh Stratton, Ed Knecht, Dave Tschanen, John Massara, John Supon, Jake Grau, Penny Pollitt, Rich Ulmer, Aaron Eckert, and Lorie Pennington.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.3 Approve the purchase of security camera replacement/upgrades, as per Exhibits C and D.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.4 Approve purchase of SCView Option 3, as per Exhibit E.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.5 Approve the Behavior Consultation Services Agreement, as per Exhibit F.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.6 Appoint Dr. Paul Johnson, President, as the Climate and Culture representative.

Minutes

Amended to add Mrs. Debra Hoover to the committee.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.7 Appoint Dr. Paul Johnson, President, and Ms. Traci Wetterau as the District Resources representatives.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.8 Appoint Mrs. Debra Hoover as the Learning and Instruction representative.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.9 Appoint Mr. John Kime, Vice President, as the Communications representative.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.10 Appoint Mr. John Kime, Vice President, and Mr. Adam Stone as the Athletic Council representatives.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.11 Appoint Mrs. Debra Hoover as the Wellness Committee representative.

Minutes

Amended to remove Mrs. Debra Hoover and add Ms. Traci Wetterau.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

13.12 Appoint Dr. Paul Johnson, President, and Ms. Traci Wetterau as the BOSS Negotiation representatives.

Minutes

Result: Approved

Motioned: Ms. Traci Wetterau

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

14. Discussion

14.1 2018 - 2019 School Calendar, as per Exhibit G.

14.2 Future Board Meeting Start Times

Minutes

It was decided to make 6:30 p.m. the start time for 2018.


14.3 Future Work Session

Minutes

A date will be evaluated once several ongoing projects are completed.


15. Communications

15.1 Rotary Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, February 10, Bucyrus High School Commons

15.2 Rotary Auctionfest - Saturday, April 14, Trillium Event Center

16. Announcements

Minutes

There were no announcements.


17. Executive Session

17.1 Executive Session

Preparing for, conducting, or reviewing negotiations or bargaining sessions with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment.

Minutes

The Board of Education recessed into executive session at 6:43 p.m.

The following were in attendance for executive session:

Dr. Paul Johnson
Mr. John Kime
Mr. Adam Stone
Mrs. Traci Wetterau
Mrs. Debra Hoover

Mr. Kevin Kimmel
Mr. Ryan Cook

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Ms. Traci Wetterau

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

18. Adjourn Executive Session

Minutes

The Board of Education adjourned executive session at 7:11 p.m and returned to regular session.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. Adam Stone

Seconded: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX  

19. Adjourn

Minutes

The regular January 29, 2018 Board of Education meeting was adjourned at 7:12 p.m.

Result: Approved

Motioned: Mr. John Kime, Vice President

Seconded: Mr. Adam Stone

VoterYesNoAbstaining
Dr. Paul Johnson, PresidentX  
Mr. Adam StoneX  
Ms. Traci WetterauX  
Mr. John Kime, Vice PresidentX  
Mrs. Debra HooverX